American Red Cross 410 Jackson Joplin, MO 64801 417-624-4411 www.redcross-swmo.org
- Disaster preparedness and emergency relief
- Health and safety education classes
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Community Support Services of Missouri 2312 Annie Baxter Joplin, MO 64804 417-624-4515 www.cssmo.org
- Provides residential and community support services to individuals with develomental disabilities and their families
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Arthritis Association of Southwest Missouri 819 E. 9th Street Joplin, MO 64801 417-782-6752
- Loan closet provides medical equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds and adult diapers for a minimal fee
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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland 210 S. Ingram Mill Rd. Springfield, MO 65802 877-312-4764 www.girlscoutsrscmo.org
- Programs that provide girls the opportunity to develop resourcefulness, confidence and leadership skills
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 2413 S. Rangeline, Suite D Joplin, MO 64804 417-626-9244 417-889-9136 www.bbbsjn.org
- Community and school-based mentoring programs to empower youth to develop a sense of self-worth, responsibility and community
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Joplin Association for the Blind 311 Schifferdecker Joplin, MO 64801 417-623-5721 www.jaforblind.org
- A service center for the blind and the visually impaired
- Low vision resource center with specialized visual aids and equipment
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Boy Scouts of America - Ozark Trails Council 2702 N. Richard Joseph Blvd. Joplin, MO 64804 417-624-4168 www.ozarktrailsbsa.org
- Youth programs which focus on character building, citizenship and physical fitness
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Joplin Family Y 510 S. Wall Joplin, MO 64801 417-623-4597 417-781-9622(south) www.joplinfamilyy.org
- Youth and senior needs-based scholarships for the Y's programs and membership
- School's Plus after-school program
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Boys & Girls Club 317 Comingo Joplin, MO 64801 417-623-8072
- Education center and library provide education tutoring, counseling and preparation for the challenges of life
- Supervised recreational and athletic activities
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Joplin NALA Read 509 Wall - P.O. Box 447 Joplin, MO 64801 417-782-2646 www.joplinnala.org
- Free help for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, math and English as a Second Language
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Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County 1401 W. Austin Webb City, MO 64870 417-673-4940
- Pre-school development classes for developmentally disabled children 0-5 years of age
- Speech, physical and occupational therapy
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Lafayette House 1809 Connor - P.O. Box 1765 Joplin, MO 64804 417-782-1772 www.lafayettehouse.org
- Emergency domestic violence shelter
- Services for victims of sexual assault
- Substance abuse treatment for women
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Children's Center of Southwest Missouri 921 E. 34th Street, Ste. A Joplin, MO 64804 417-623-2292
- A child advocacy center to assess and treat physically and sexually abused children
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Legal Aid of Western Missouri 302 S. Joplin Joplin, MO 64801 417-782-1650 1-800-492-7095 www.lawmo.org
- Voices in Court Project provides legal representation for victimes of domestic violence in Adult and Child Order of Protection cases
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Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri 701 S. Picher Joplin, MO 64801 417-782-4453 www.childrenshaven-swmo.org
- Provides free 24-hour care for children and youth aged 0-17 whose families are facing crisis
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Regional Health & Welfare Association 526 Joplin Street Joplin, MO 64801 417-781-0346
- Provides financial and emergency assistance to indivicuals and families for housing, utilities, food and prescriptions
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Children's Mercy Hospital 2401 Gilham Road Kansas City, MO 64108 816-234-3000 888-656-3464 www.childrensmercy.org
- Offers cardiology, gastroenterology, medical genetics, orthopedicas and nephrology clinics in Joplin
- Offers the region's most extensive pedicatric medical expertise
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The Salvation Army - Joplin 320 E. 8th Street Joplin, MO 64801 417-624-4528
- Emergency assistance (shelter, utilities, food, clothing and furniture)
- Center of Hope serves the needs of homeless families
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The Community Clinic 701 S. Joplin Street Joplin, MO 64801 417-624-5500 www.joplinclinic.org
- Provides medical and dental treatment and prescriptions for individuals who have no health insurance for a nominal fee
- On-site social services and counseling available
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